Dogs compete at Westminster. UPDATED {8:22 p.m}: NYC will grant a one-day waiver to Sardi’s so they can serve next year’s champion, according to the Associated Press. ————————————————– New York City has put a stop to the traditional celebratory meal at the famous Sardi’s restaurant for Westminster’s Best in Show winner, according to the local… Continue reading UPDATED: NYC Allows Sardi’s to Serve Westminster’s Top Dog Next Year

The breed who gets crowned the Best in Show winner at Westminster instantly becomes the new “it” breed to own. So, it’s no surprise there will likely be a surge in searches for Pekingese dogs after Malachy’s win. But, before you start dialing the closest Pekingese breeders, check out ones up for adoption at Petfinder… Continue reading Adopt Your Own Pekingese Winner!

Many of you have likely read the New York Times story about how the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show parted ways with longtime sponsor Pedigree, reportedly in part because of the dog food company’s commercials featuring sad-looking mixed breeds up for adoption. Toby snuggles under my Pedigree Adoption Drive scarf. The yearly dog show was… Continue reading “Every Dog, Dog Show”: Help Pedigree Feed Homeless Pets

Forget Fashion Week, the big story in New York City right now is the Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show. Walk out of Penn Station and you’ll see a sea of dogs — big ones, little ones, medium size ones. There’s also tons of other events around the main show, including last night’s Pre-Westminster Fashion… Continue reading Westminster Fever

Since Toby was a puppy every single dog bed I’ve bought him he’s torn all the stuffing out of and basically ruined it. This habit of his is why I never buy him dog beds — they’re usually destroyed within minutes of giving one to him. Recently, I thought we had turned a corner. When… Continue reading And, This Is Why I Don’t Buy Dog Beds

Wow, what a week! I can’t believe I haven’t written anything since last Saturday. Well, actually, I can believe it. After our fabulous weekend with Jen and Jenks {which I’ll get to in a minute} I ended up getting a nasty cold that caused me to just want to sleep. Like serious sleep – I… Continue reading Jenks Comes to Visit!